Seeking Mommies on Their 6Th Pregnancy

I've had 9 children, 8 pregnancies. Other than it being a little harder to move around due to stretched out muscles, it is pretty much the same.

To the previous poster who claims large families are "foreign", and asks for a explanation. Frankly, I find that to be rather rude. Do you find people questioning you on family size, and asking questions regarding income etc? We support our kids with a job (gasp, how novel of an idea).

And yes, kids have chores. They live here too. Regardless the number of children one has, children need to taught responsibility, and how to take care of themselves. They are not living w/ mommy and daddy their entire lives. It is not my job to clean up their messes. When they come to an age to clean up after themselves, and a few chores, it is part of being a family. Everyone does their part, and it keeps the household running more smoothly.

And yes, we believe in birth control. Hence why the kids are spread out over 20 years. Not that is anyone else business either. Sick of damn people wanting info on my bedroom, and bank accounts.

I am currently pregnant with #7 and have noticed that this time around I am much more tired than I was with the previous 6. This time it seems like I sit for any length of time and I fall asleep. I have noticed too, that the aches and pains of carrying the belly are more pronouced than before. But each pregnancy for me has been slightly different. Enjoy the pregnancy.

I can't help you with this one since I don't have that many children but I just wanted to say that I admire you for it! It is funny how not too long ago people had big families and it was normal and now it is not only "not normal" but usually frowned upon. I only have 4 and I get looks all the time and people can say some pretty mean things! Sorry I don't have any advise but just want to say congrats on #6 and I hope you have a safe and happy pregnancy/delivery!

I know that muscles are weaker, bones are wider. Your ob/gyn should be able to answer this question. I'd think I'd want to work out my core so my back and knees don't give and my health stays safe. God forbid anything should disable you.

I had to read your question because big families are foreign to me. We stay in the 2-3 range on both sides. We're just trying to make sure we can afford to provide for the kids, especially if one child has medical or mental or stress issues down the road and to be able to help them go to college. AND, I wouldn't know or want to juggle the needs of so many.

So, please help me understand the motivation and how one can provide for the kids well enough. This baffles me but there must be a good reason for some families or they wouldn't do it.

My former mother in law looked like she used it as an excuse to sit and rock the new baby and tell her older kids to pick up on her housekeeping and cooking -- and by ignoring them almost totally. My father's mom had six kids and they all fended for themselves and each other while she worked in the fields. They were pioneers that staked a claim. Amazingly, mnost kids went to college and fot his masters, but his siblings helped house him and he walked alot.

And I know some religions don't allow birth control, etc., but if you do this because you want to, please share that info with me (or us).